Jeremy Thomas
Overland Park
Summary
Reliable individual proudly offering 5 years of experience fostering repeat customers through consistent, professional service. Skilled in designing profitable drink menus, handling cash sales and managing bar inventory. Dedicated to creating inviting environment for both guests and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Manager
EZ's Liquor Lounge
07.2024 - Current
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Oversaw reception of all liquor, beer, wine, and food orders
- Executed production of all cocktails, garnish, and juice in a timely manner, ensuring freshness
Bartender
EZ's Liquor Lounge
08.2023 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Established rapport with clientele by offering personalized recommendations based on individual tastes and preferences.
Bartender
Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Bar Manager
Be More Pacific
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
Bartender Trainer
Torchy's Tacos
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
- Created cocktails paired to food menu item "of the month"
- Trained and mentored 12 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
Bartender
Stampede Houston
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 100 drinks per hour.
Bartender/Server Shift Leader
Shandy's
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
- Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College
Iola, KS05.2015
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School, Junction City, Ks
Junction City, KS05.2013
Skills
- Responsible Serving
- Cocktail Service
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Patron Rapport
- Age Identification and Compliance
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Classic Cocktails
weight lifting and rock climbing
treats the gym and exercise like a lifestyle, not a choice. healthy lifestyle for a healthy future
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Bar Manager
EZ's Liquor Lounge
07.2024 - Current
Bartender
EZ's Liquor Lounge
08.2023 - Current
Bar Manager
Be More Pacific
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender
Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse
03.2022 - 01.2024
Bartender
Stampede Houston
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bartender/Server Shift Leader
Shandy's
03.2021 - 10.2021
Bartender Trainer
Torchy's Tacos
04.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Texas Southern University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School, Junction City, Ks
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